| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| alchemy |
an ancient exploration and practice of chemistry which flourished particularly during medieval times. Practitioners used chemical processes in the hope of, for example, producing gold from base metals, finding the key to eternal life, and uncovering a single cure for all disease. |
| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| blueprint |
a print of a drawing that shows a building plan. Blueprints usually have white lines on a blue background. |
| corporate |
of or relating to a corporation. |
| expedite |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| ornamental |
of or pertaining to decoration; decorative. |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| terminal |
found at or forming the end of something. |